Parks and Wildlife Rangers

The Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory employs two types of Rangers, Park Rangers and Wildlife Rangers.

A Ranger job is highly rewarding, days are never the same and it provides exciting challenges.

If you love the outdoors, are passionate about wildlife protection and want to help manage the Northern Territory's natural and cultural assets, then this is the job for you

Becoming a Ranger

You will need all of the following to be a Ranger in the NT:

an appropriate tertiary qualification in Natural Resource / Park Management, Conservation and Land Management or a related discipline is desirable - for more information on courses, contact a relevant university or TAFE in your area

high level of motivation and passion for the natural and cultural environment

experience in conservation or land management areas

good communication skills

experience in animal handling and identification

current NT Class 'C' driver licence and a current Senior First Aid Certificate - or be able to obtain both of these

a good level of physical fitness and willingness to handle wildlife and get your hands dirty

How to apply

Employment decisions are made on the basis of merit and job requirements.

Parks and Wildlife Ranger jobs are highly sought after and limited in number with so many students undertaking some form of volunteer or work experience in parks, zoos, fire-fighting, tour guiding or other relevant work places before applying.